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From: Next steps in studying the human microbiome and health in prospective studies, Bethesda, MD, May 16–17, 2017

Collection method

Analytical method

16S rRNA gene

Shotgun sequencing

Transcriptomics

Metabolomics

No additive

Poor

Not tested

Not tested

Not tested

70% ethanol

Poor

Not tested

Not tested

Not tested

95% ethanol

Good

Fair/good

Being analyzed

Good

FOBT

Good

Good

Being analyzed

Fair/good

FIT

Good

Good

Being analyzed

Poor

RNAlater

Good

Good

Good

Failed GC/MS